From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando reveals that while these platforms give patients a voice, they also amplify misinformation – and posts that get the most attention are often not the most accurate.

Scientists have built the ‘material networks’ to map which elements can be mixed to form metallic glasses. This novel approach reveals hidden patterns in the past 60 years of research data, identifies an ‘innovation trap’ in traditional material design, and provides a powerful strategy to design these complex and valuable materials more intelligently.